This Day in History: Dec. 26, 1862 —Most commonly revered as the United States President who freed the slaves, Abraham Lincoln is known for something different in Indian Country. On this day 160 years ago, 38 Dakota men were hanged following orders from Lincoln in the largest mass-hanging in U.S. history. Often erased from history, the men’s hangings were direct consequences of the U.S. and Dakota War of 1862.
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May 3—The Free Press The vast majority of area respondents to a Free Press online question believe a statue of Abraham Lincoln should stay within Minnesota State University's student union despite concerns over his treatment of the Dakota in Mankato. Out of 243 total respondents, 230 voters — almost 95% — said the statue of Lincoln should stay within Centennial Student Union inside MSU and .